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Recent Examples of leg
The band’s North American leg will commence on Aug. 24 in Toronto, Canada.
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
The 28-year-old had previously asked people to stop throwing such objects earlier this week on social media but appeared to be struck on the leg by the toy during Tuesday’s game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
As well as the legs being made of carbon fiber, other parts of the construction are made from a lightweight aluminum alloy crafted by advanced CNC machining.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
McIlroy's choice appeared to prompt PGA Tour officials to mull a rule change that could mathematically lock in certain players to the second and third playoff legs.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
The 28-year-old had previously asked people to stop throwing such objects earlier this week on social media but appeared to be struck on the leg by the toy during Tuesday’s game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
As well as the legs being made of carbon fiber, other parts of the construction are made from a lightweight aluminum alloy crafted by advanced CNC machining.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
McIlroy's choice appeared to prompt PGA Tour officials to mull a rule change that could mathematically lock in certain players to the second and third playoff legs.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg
Noun
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The roomier fit through the butt and thighs (balanced by the snug-fitting waist) remains, while the fabric has been upgraded to the brand’s new StudioFLEX material, which moves with you and feels ultra-soft and -light.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
7 Aug. 2025
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Messi exited Saturday’s penalty shootout victory against Necaxa in the 11th minute with an upper right thigh injury.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With Massie on board, the procedural motion passed on the House floor an hour later, setting the stage for the bill to pass.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Researchers who study trends and pathways to radicalization suggest social media and the internet have played a significant role in all stages of a person's exposure to extremism.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Watching thousands of calves interact with the world for the first time is a privilege, and it's made all the more special by the lack of crowds.—
Maija de Rijk-Uys
Published,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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The students have had several practice sessions learning how to work with the calves.—
Tracy Trobridge,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The $80,000 price tag includes two people and almost all expenses, including five-star accommodations and a range of one-of-a-kind activities that immerse travelers in Italian culture, history, and aristocratic lifestyle, all in the lap of luxury.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Typically, children rode in parents’ laps, or on their own in back seats without any safety protections.—
Time,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The ship’s resting place deep underwater helped preserve key features, like bow clamps and belaying pins, by limiting the growth of invasive quagga mussels, as noted in the release.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Those things can include pledging and initiation fees, badge or pin fees and other one-time costs.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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